Stratford Blue vs Thunder
Stratford Blue and Thunder come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Stratford Blue belongs to the blue family and Thunder to the greige-grey family. The 22-point LRV gap — 48 for Thunder vs 25 for Stratford Blue — means Thunder will open up a space more effectively. Where Stratford Blue leans blue, Thunder reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 30.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Stratford Blue vs Thunder in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Stratford Blue and Thunder in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinet color is always seen in context — against countertops, backsplash, and hardware — which amplifies undertone differences that might disappear on a plain wall. Thunder returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.
Color Details
Stratford Blue vs Thunder Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Stratford Blue on one side and Thunder on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.